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M3.1 Earthquake near Surallah, South Cotabato (Philippines)

UTC time: 2026-02-04 05:49:20 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Surallah, South Cotabato (Philippines) on February 4, 2026 at 05:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Philippines: 10 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

ID
85d42db655df6540245841cefb79ac1f25aae029
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2026-02-04 05:49:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Philippines
State
South Cotabato
City
Surallah
Source
emsc
Coordinates
6.36000, 124.59000
Temperature
24.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11 km
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (29.7 km)
Regional average: 29.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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